At Allison Homes, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning private housebuilder dedicated to creating beautiful homes and communities across the Central and East of England, the East Midlands and the South West of England.
Our mission is to provide affordable yet aspirational homes to our communities, ensuring that new homes are accessible and attainable for all with a quality product suitable for everyone.
We are proud of our people, and collaboration and teamwork are key to everything we do. Our Values are at our heart and centre around Trust, Teamwork, Kindness, Performance and Passion.
As we continue our exciting growth journey, the East Midlands region represents a significant area of expansion and investment. We are a strong and dynamic team leading and delivering high-quality developments across the region.
About the Role
This is a key site-based leadership role responsible for managing the day-to-day construction activities on one of our new housing developments in the East Midlands regional operational area. The Senior Site Manager will ensure homes are delivered safely, on time, to budget and to the high standards Allison Homes are known for. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced construction professional to contribute to the success of our growing regional business.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Leadership & Delivery
- Take full ownership of the construction process on assigned developments, from pre-start through to customer handover.
- Manage, motivate, and mentor the site management team, subcontractors, and direct labour to deliver excellence.
- Lead by example in promoting Allison Homes’ values and fostering a high-performance culture.
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure strict adherence to company health & safety policies, CDM regulations, and statutory requirements.
- Conduct regular safety audits and site inspections, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and on time.
- Act as the senior point of contact for all H&S matters on site.
Quality Control & Standards
- Ensure build quality meets or exceeds NHBC, Building Regulations, and Allison Homes’ internal standards.
- Oversee inspections and snagging ahead of key stage signoffs.
- Drive a “right first time” culture across the site team.
- Monitor and manage build programmes to ensure timely completion of milestones.
- Work with the Commercial team to manage budgets, control costs, and maximise value.
- Coordinate procurement, stock control, and supplier performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Liaise regularly with Sales, Technical, and Commercial departments to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Attend and contribute to weekly progress and coordination meetings.
Customer Experience
- Champion customer care from the build stage to post-handover.
- Resolve issues quickly and effectively, ensuring an exceptional experience for homeowners.
People Development
- Identify and support training needs for site staff.
- Champion the appraisal platform, provide coaching, appraisals, and development plans to grow internal talent.
This list is not exhaustive and may evolve with the needs of the region.
Qualifications
- Qualifications & Certifications
- SMSTS certification.
- CSCS card (Black or Gold).
- First Aid at Work.
- Fire Marshall qualification.
- LOLER certificate.
- Full UK driving licence.
Required Skills
- Significant experience in site management within residential housebuilding.
- Proven track record of delivering large, multi-plot developments on time, within budget, and to high standards.
- Strong understanding of NHBC requirements and Building Regulations.
- Commercially astute with budget control experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
- Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable, with strong problem-solving ability.
- Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); COINS experience advantageous.
Pay range and compensation package
The benefit package for this role includes
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme.
- Car allowance (with option to join the company salary sacrifice car scheme, T&Cs apply).
- 25 days holiday (extending to 27 days holiday after two years of continuous service).
- Pension Scheme.
- Group Life Assurance.
- Group Income Protection Scheme.
- Smart Health Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opt in - Simply Health Cash Plan.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a collaborative and ambitious team in a growing regional business. If you are a motivated Senior Site Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking housebuilder, we would love to hear from you